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WellCare Takes Action to Address Racial Equity in North Carolina
Health Plan Awards Grants to 14 Statewide Organizations to Support Racial Equity Efforts
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RALEIGH, N.C., April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ WellCare of North Carolina announced today it awarded grants to 14 community organizations that support racial equity efforts in North Carolina. The announcement follows the recent statement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declaring racism as a public health threat. Racism is a public health threat that affects the health and wellbeing of our members and local communities, said Shaune Lancit, Director of Community Engagement at WellCare of North Carolina. Addressing racial equity is important for us at WellCare, and we are proud to team with these 14 organizations to address systemic racism and other issues that impact the health of our communities in North Carolina.